Engine Technology and Emission ControlLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

The objective is to understand the structure and functioning of the internal combustion engine as well as its emissions and environmental effects.

Content

Contents: ENGINE TECHNOLOGY- different types of combustion engines- otto and diesel cycles- 2 and 4 cycle engines- cylinder dimensions, stroke-to-bore ratio, mean piston speed- mean effective pressure- torque, power and efficiency- specific fuel consumption- air-fuel ratio, lambda value- engine aspiration EMISSION CONTROL - fuels - combustion - exhaust gases- classification of emissions- effects and harms of different emission components- transportation originated emissions compared to others- gasoline engine emissions and their reduction- diesel engine emissions and their reduction- measuring methods and legislation of light and heavy-duty vehicles- the greenhouse effect and climate change